The AI boom is happening at seven companies, the rest of the S&P 500 isn't seeing it
Apollo's chief economist sees no sign that AI is boosting productivity growth anywhere
Anthropic files to go public, and it could be the biggest IPO ever
The company says AI is "one of the most consequential technologies in human history"
Tiny11 developer squeezes Windows 11 onto a 700MB CD
NTDEV, the creator of tiny11, has pushed Windows 11 slimming to the extreme with pico11, an experimental build that fits on a standard CD while retaining a working desktop and basic apps. It uses just 883MB of RAM in testing, but sacrifices Windows Update and servicing. The developer plans to bring pico11's aggressive trimming capabilities to tiny11 builder.
Microsoft Office is down to $27 for a lifetime license
TL;DR: If you're looking for a powerful productivity suite without paying for any monthly subscriptions, Office is now available for just $27. All the essentials you need for work or personal projects at 85% off the regular price.
Windows is preparing for Intel's biggest x86 change in years, but only Xeon chips will use it at first
APX doubles x86-64's general-purpose registers from 16 to 32, so compilers can keep more values close to the CPU
SteamOS 3.9.5 updates KDE Plasma, improves compatibility and device support
SteamOS 3.9.5 brings an updated Arch Linux base, KDE Plasma 6.7.3, and Linux kernel 7.2. The update also improves compatibility with handheld gaming devices, introduces preliminary hibernation support, and reduces idle power consumption on Steam Deck.
Teardown reveals three theories for why iPhone Duo's screens keep cracking
iFixit did CT scans, 3D modeling, and breakage patterns that point to a hinge bar that may not fully retract
Apple's new iPad mini gets an OLED display, A20 Pro chip, and IP67 rating
Apple gives iPad mini its biggest update ever
You can now run Nintendo Switch games natively on iPhones and Macs
That's because both use the same kind of processor
A new way to play: Tears of the Kingdom can now sit on an iPhone's home screen as its own app, complete with an icon. A new open-source project called nxnative turns Switch games you own into native apps for iPhones and iPads. There's no emulator involved: each game's original code runs directly on Apple's chips. The same process can also create Mac apps.
Unreal Engine 5.8 adds support for Microsoft's Advanced Shader Delivery to remedy stuttering issues
A new built-in solution which might finally solve one of UE's most annoying problems
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Decompilation on Steroids: Why AI Is Suddenly Cracking Open Old Software
Meta plans $95 billion stock offering to fuel AI spending despite growing bubble fears
Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom are among the companies interested in buying billions of dollars' worth of shares
Nvidia's AI chips already make billions, now Jensen Huang wants $2,000 per GPU in annual software fees
Selling the chips is only the beginning of Nvidia's plans to cash in on AI
Peter Thiel slams Apple for doing "nothing new" since Steve Jobs died, praises controversial CEOs like Elon Musk
Apple has launched plenty of products under Tim Cook, but Thiel doesn't seem to think any of them count as genuine innovation
Elden Ring movie reportedly has a $200 million budget, and it's the studio's biggest bet ever
A24 is spending Marvel money on Elden Ring
Phantom Blade Zero's PC requirements reveal a 145GB install, 300GB for preloading, and upscaling
Early reviews suggest S-Game's ARPG could be one of the best PC games of the year
Denmark gives up on replacing Microsoft Office, for now
The pilot hit a snag nobody planned for, an election
Elon Musk predicts a neocloud bloodbath as SpaceX seeks $40 billion to buy more GPUs
Musk warns that few of the 200-plus neocloud providers will survive the coming industry shakeout
The Best Tools to Redo the Windows Taskbar
Whether you miss the classic Windows taskbar or want a complete makeover, these tools restore old favorites, unlock deeper customization, and bring macOS-style docks and retro designs to Windows.
Google's privacy policy now has a loophole for using your Gmail and Photos data in ads
Cutting corners: Plenty of people keep a big chunk of their lives stored in Gmail and Google Photos, from flight bookings and receipts to years of family pictures. For years, Google has said none of that content would be used to pick the ads they see. That promise now comes with an exception – and it applies to anyone who lets the company's AI dig through those apps.
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"Dark GPUs" at Amazon: chips are easy to buy, power is not
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iPhone Duo's screen is cracking in a weird L-shape for multiple owners
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Google's privacy policy now has a loophole for Gmail and Photos data
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Ken Griffin says investors are "almost certainly" in an AI bubble
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Millions of routers can be hijacked over Wi-Fi thanks to a 16-year-old bug
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Switch 2 jailbreaking is here
AI will keep uncovering critical software flaws for years, says Cloudflare CEO
The EFF says 3% of all known software vulnerabilities were found in October alone
Big quote: Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince says the PHP flaws that forced websites offline last week are only the beginning. His company already knows of other severe vulnerabilities in critical software, and he expects AI tools to keep turning up new ones for years. Because these models have sharply cut the time and skill needed to find and exploit serious bugs, defenders and everyday users face a long stretch of disruption before the internet's core software ends up safer.
Microsoft's Windows Insider wallpapers were apparently made on a Mac
Microsoft wiped that detail once people noticed
Comcast lost 144,000 broadband customers last quarter, is planning layoffs so AI agents can take over customer service
Broadband losses show what happens when fiber and wireless undercut cable
Only one person in the world can play this free Steam game at a time
In Jono, you watch while waiting in line, get one minute of play, and then hand control to the next person
First look: These days, a big online game is one that can drop 100 strangers onto the same map at once. Jono, a free platformer that quietly landed on Steam earlier this month, goes in the opposite direction entirely: there's exactly one playable character for the whole planet, and everyone who downloads it has to wait in line for a turn.
SK hynix will build a US fab for Solidigm, but scraps IPO plans
Solidigm and SK hynix hold 21% of the booming enterprise SSD market
What the canceled Mass Effect 5 would have been: a sci-fi spy thriller built around player choice
Mass Effect Universe would have been set 600 years after Mass Effect 3
"Dark GPUs" at Amazon show the limits of the AI buildout: chips are easy to buy, power is not
AWS is reportedly buying billions in Nvidia GB300 racks every month and storing them in warehouses
PowerToys adds smarter mouse controls and more Windows customization
Microsoft's latest PowerToys update introduces Mouse Button Lock, which lets you drag and select without holding down a button, and CursorHide, which automatically hides the pointer while typing. The release also adds a quick-access shelf to Command Palette, more keyboard remapping options, and offline voice dictation for ZoomIt screenshots.
The iPhone Duo's screen is cracking in the same weird L-shape for multiple owners
Replacements have been quick for some owners, but it's unclear how long Apple's generosity will last
Micron's 2027 roadmap: DDR6 with 2x DDR5 bandwidth, 1TB RDIMMs, and 400+ layer NAND
Micron's DDR6 is coming, but it's built for AI servers, not your PC
Vibe-coded emulator adds color to Virtual Boy's red monochrome games
The Virtual Boy sold 770,000 units and is still getting new life from fans
Jensen Huang says Nvidia's AI chips carry "the lowest" risk of any asset and could serve as collateral for debt
Huang says AI chips stay useful for at least eight years, Elon Musk is making a similar case
Modern Warfare 4 is earning widespread critical acclaim
Following early positive reception from Steam players, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is now earning strong reviews from critics for its engaging campaign, refined multiplayer, and expanded DMZ mode, with some calling it one of the best entries in the franchise.
Cambridge Analytica's fallout is still costing Meta, this time $25 billion in New Mexico
Well below the $219 billion maximum the judge said was possible, Meta says it will appeal
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